Pseudonyms
Acanthamoeba culture - parasitic investigation
Collection Requirements
Corneal scraping - Cultured directly on culture media at bedside (see note).
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
2-3 Days
Reference Laboratory
St Vincent's Hospital Pathology Level 2, IPS Building 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy, Vic 3065. tel 03 9288 2888 Fax 03 9288 4224
Fee
AUD $25 not Medicare rebatable
Notes
Ring the Microbiology Department for a collection kit
Test code: ACANT
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